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Re-building the Dewdrop

This is the story of the "Dewdrop" (previously "Kathleen-Charlotte"). She's a Wooden Silhouette MK II, designed by Robert Tucker and built by Hurley Yachts of Plymouth in 1960. She was literally saved from the bonfire November 2006 and was given to me as a project. PLEASE READ FROM THE BOTTOM UP and feel free to leave comments!(More info on Silhouette's can be found at www.soia.org.uk) ***PLEASE READ FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE BLOG UPWARDS!***

: Name: Jimbo

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Sunday, March 16, 2008

Waterline

I tried to get the waterline as straight as I could and I used Cream to compliment the upper paintwork.

The Bright work!

I've got 2 coats of varnish on the outer cabin superstructure now. The first coat was heavily thinned to allow it to penetrate into the wood. Again I've used International for this. The varnish is Schooner and thinners (Flow agent) No. 333. I want at least another 3 coats on so I think I'll be buying in some more!

Deck paint

I chose cream for the deck paint and I think it works well with the blue. I used Blakes for this job and I'll put the second coat on when I've finished the varnishing.

Top Coat

I've got the first coat of Baltic Blue on now. What a difference! This international paint is lovely to use and gives a great finish.

Undercoat

Two coats of International undercoat went on next. A bit of colour on there has already made a difference. I sanded in between coats with 120 grit wet and dry paper and gave attention where required.

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